Local Obituaries for Families in San Benito, Texas
Margarito Briones
Oct 20, 2011
San Benito, TX – Margarito (Mage) Galvan Briones, son of the late Catarina and Eugenio Briones, born on June 10, 1927, passed away peacefully in his San Benito Home on October 20, 2011 at the age of 84. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 59 years, Luciana G. Briones; his children, Juan (Ninfa) Briones,...
Mike R. Marquez
Oct 17, 2011
Harlingen, TX – Mike R. Marquez, 69, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Harlingen Medical Center. Mike was employed with numerous glass companies throughout the Rio Grande Valley as a glassman; he was a professional boxer in the 60’s; he enjoyed fishing and taking trips to Las Vegas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucio and...
George Wayne Elder
Oct 17, 2011
George Wayne Elder Harlingen: George Wayne Elder was born September 27, 1925, and was made a child of God through Holy Baptism. On October 17, 2011 George passed away at a local nursing home and the promise of eternal life was fulfilled. Born in Burlington, Iowa, George attended the University of Kansas and the U.S. Naval Flight School at Pensacola,...
Alonzo Cortez
Oct 15, 2011
Rio Hondo, TX – Alonzo V. Cortez, 80, entered God’s kingdom on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He is preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Marie Cortez; and grandson, Joseph Smith. Alonzo is survived by his cherished wife of 56 years, Dora Cortez; his loving children, Israel Cortez, Belinda Camarena, Elim Cortez and...
Carmen Garcia
Oct 13, 2011
Brownsville, TX: Carmen Garcia, 60, of Brownsville, TX passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. Carmen graduated from San Benito High School and attended Texas Southmost College; she was employed with San Benito CISD for 34 years; she had devoted herself to making others happy, enjoying her granddaughter, traveling, shopping, and seeing what the...
Pedro Z. Rivera
Oct 13, 2011
San Benito, TX: Pedro Z. Rivera, 85 of San Benito passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He was a lifelong resident of San Benito who enjoyed fishing, bar-b-cueing and spending time with his family; he proudly served his country during World War II in the US Army. He is preceded in death...
Louis Joseph DeLellis
Oct 10, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Louis Joseph DeLellis, 83, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 in Harlingen, Texas. Louis was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Richard DeLellis and Teressa Bonicilli DeLellis. He was owner of a seafood company. Louis was a member of the Optimist Club from 1957 to 1959, where he received the Fund Raising Award in 1958, he was Cubmaster of...
Evelyn Louisa Bishop
Oct 9, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Evelyn Louisa Grantham Bishop, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Canterbury Courts Assisted Living. Evelyn was born October 5, 1915 in Parker County, TX, to Erasmus and Julia Blackerby Grantham. Evelyn, then 10, came with her family from North Texas to Rio Hondo in 1925 as early farmers. Other relatives...
Guadalupe J. Garza
Sep 29, 2011
Cedar Hill/San Benito, TX – Guadalupe Juarez Garza, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 5:13 P.M. at her home in Cedar Hill, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose S. Garza; her parents, Gregorio and Juanita Juarez; her brothers, Benito and Manuel Juarez; and her sisters, Isabel Saldana, Anita Salazar and Aurora Hines....
Virginia Gamboa
Sep 29, 2011
San Benito, TX: Virginia Maria Gamboa, 74, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home on September 29, 2011 in San Benito, TX. She is preceded in death by her father, Jose Lino Meza; and her brother, Alberto Meza. Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Carlos Gamboa, Sr.; her children, Janie (Juan) Garza, Jose...
Jaret E. Cummings
Sep 27, 2011
Harlingen: Jaret E. Cummings, 84, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Canterbury Court in Harlingen. Jaret was born on July 26, 1927 in Prescott, AR to Rufus and Delphia Cummings. He graduated from Harlingen High School in 1944 and then served in the United States Air Force for a short time. Jaret was the owner and operator of Hurricane...
Larry Dale Horkman
Sep 19, 2011
HARLINGEN, TX Larry Dale Horkman, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 19, 2011. Larry, the youngest of four children, was born on October 23, 1936, in Harlingen, Texas, to Phillip Myers Horkman and Olive Barg Horkman. He was married to Joyce (Taylor) Horkman for 25 joy-filled years. Larry had one son, Larry Dale (Cheri) Horkman, Jr., and...
Charles W. Crowley
Sep 19, 2011
Harlingen: Charles W. Crowley, 65, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at Valley Baptist Medical Center. Charles was born on September 19, 1946 in Dallas, TX to George and Marguerite Bennett. He was a graduate of St. Thomas Grade School in Dallas and a graduate from Jesuit High School also in Dallas where he lettered on the golf team four...
Anna Mae Tramp
Sep 18, 2011
Harlingen, TX: Anna Mae (Granny) Tramp departed this world and into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 18, 2011 surrounded by her family. Anna Mae lived a life of love. She had strong principals and left her legacy of commitment and endurance. She touched and enriched the lives of many people with her positive outlook on...
Jarryd Dane Elliff
Sep 18, 2011
Harlingen/South Padre Island: Jarryd Dane Elliff, 21, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011. Jarryd was born on July 18, 1990 to Joe Dane Elliff and Christine Elliff Blouch in Harlingen, Texas. He was a 2009 graduate of Harlingen High School South. Jarryd was a vibrant, self motivated individual with a love for life that was rivaled only by his...
Seferino P. Rodriguez
Sep 15, 2011
Rio Hondo, TX: Seferino Perales Rodriguez, 91 a life time resident of Rio Hondo passed away on September 15, 2011. He was born on February 12, 1920 at El Paso Real. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Dionicia Rodriguez; his wife, Marina Rodriguez; his brothers, Agapito Rodriguez, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Pedro Rodriguez, and Jesus Rodriguez; and his...
Yvonne Castellano
Sep 12, 2011
Yvonne Castellano, 46, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at her residence. Yvonne was born June 30, 1965 in San Benito, Texas to Demencio and Yolanda Salazar. She attended San Benito High School and was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. Yvonne enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading and going to the beach. She was...
Norma K. Burns
Sep 8, 2011
La Feria: Norma K. Burns, 85, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2011 at her residence in La Feria. Norma was born on October 15, 1925 in Harlingen, TX to J.J. (Slim) and Lois Dawson. She was raised and attended schools in Harlingen. On October 11, 1943 she married, George Melvin Burns and became residents of La Feria in the early...
Willliam Christensen
Sep 7, 2011
Harlingen: William Christensen, 93, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Harlingen. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1938 and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1959. He traveled the world and loved to share his stories. Throughout all of his travels, his heart belonged to the place of his birth, Racine, WI. Bill...
